Block Parties
Block Parties areparties organized by residents of a neighborhood, limited to a city block, in which the street is closed off and participants eat, socialize, entertain, etc. In order to hold a block party, a permit must be obtained. The Block Party program is managed by the Colorado Springs Fire Department and permits are free of charge. The following information is required to be submitted when applying for a Block Party permit:
- Completed/accurate application
- Copy of signed contract from contractor installing barricades
- Notarized indemnification clause
- Complete site plan
Please read/print out:
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Colorado Springs Neighborhood Block Party Program information document
(this has all of the information regarding block parties including general/cooking safety information; party location and street closure information as well as neighborhood responsibilities before, during and after the party)
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Indemnification clause FORM
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Signature Sheet
Please direct any questions regarding Block Parties to the Division of the Fire Marshal, 719-385-5978.
All Block Party documents found online, along with other informational documents may be found on the CSFD website at http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1094